Mediterranean Meatball Gyro Sandwiches

What you need:

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup grated cucumber
• 1 tsp. minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. EVOO
• 1 Tbsp. fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

For the Cucumber Salsa:

• 1 cup diced cucumbers
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
• 1 Tbsp. Italian parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper

For the Sandwiches:

• 4 flatbreads

Directions:

1. For the tzatziki sauce: mix together all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.
2. For the meatballs: Mix together all ingredients.
3. Form into meatballs and place on a foil-lined, lightly greased baking sheet.
4. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
5. For the salsa: While the meatballs cook, mix together all ingredients.
6. Heat the flatbreads according to package directions.
7. To assemble: Place four or so meatballs down the center of each flatbread. Top with Tzatziki sauce and top with cucumber salsa.

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